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Hepatology

The Hepatology Service at St. Vincent’s University Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for patients with liver disease, and is home to the National Liver Transplant Unit.

Services             

  • General hepatology
  • Fibroscan
  • Complex liver disorders including autoimmune mediated and cholestatic liver disease; complex portal hypertension
  • Liver transplantation
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Liver cancer
  • Endoscopy

Consultants

Clinics

Other useful contact details

  • St. Brigid’s Ward
    • tel: (01) 221 4786 /4787
  • Hepatitis C Specialist Nurse
  • Liver Cancer Specialist Nurse
  • Endoscopy
    • tel: (01) 221 4416 /4559
  • Liver Transplant Recipient Co-Ordinator
  • Liver Unit Secretaries for general hepatology and liver transplant
  • Liver Unit Secretaries for HCC and viral hepatitis
    • tel: (01) 221 4713

Referral information

    • Liver transplant referrals
      • To refer a patient for consideration for liver transplant assessment, please complete the referral form and email to liver.secretary@svuh.ie or post to National Liver Transplant Unit, St. Rita’s, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04T6F4.
      • We welcome any recent clinic letters or further information as well.
      • Incomplete forms maybe returned.
      • Outpatient referrals
        • National Liver Transplant Unit, St. Rita’s, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4
        • Urgent referrals fax: (01) 221 3407 and please call main switch to talk to Liver Registrar on Call
      • Radiology and Histology Multidisciplinary team referral

We welcome any recent clinic letters or further information as well.

Following acceptance of your patient for transfer for further management at the National Liver Transplant Unit, please download and complete the Commitment for Repatriation form here with the name of the Consultant who will be accepting care of your patient back once their management is completed in St Vincent’s University Hospital. Please email to Liver.Medreg@st-vincents.ie

Guideline for Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFTs) – A Guide for GPs

This guideline is designed to assist General Practitioners (GPs) in the management of adult patients with abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) who present without symptoms or signs of liver disease. It provides an overview of the initial assessment, appropriate follow-up, and referral criteria to specialist services. This is intended as a guide and should complement, not replace, clinical judgement.

The guideline covers key topics including:

  1. The scope of the guideline
  2. Recognising patterns of abnormal LFTs
  3. Initial assessment steps for patients with elevated LFTs
  4. Guidance on when to repeat LFTs and when to refer to the Liver Clinic
  5. Criteria for referral and identifying patients who require specialist care
  6. Cases that do not require referral, specifically those with Alcohol-related Liver Disease (ArLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)

Additionally, the appendices include important resources such as:

  • A list of abbreviations
  • A guide to non-invasive liver screening
  • Pathways for managing alcohol-related liver disease and MASLD

This structured approach aims to streamline the decision-making process for GPs, ensuring timely and appropriate care for patients with abnormal LFTs.

A guideline for abnormal LFT’S for GPs

Primary Liver Cancer Booklet

St. Vincent’s University Hospital is proud to announce the launch of a new Primary Liver Cancer Booklet in partnership with The Irish Cancer Society. The booklet is designed to help patients and their families better understand primary liver cancer and its treatments.

If you would like to get a physical copy of the booklet, please drop into The Daffodil Centre in St. Vincent’s University Hospital and they will be delighted to assist you.

Primary Liver Cancer Booklet

Lifestyle and your Liver Booklet

Introducing “Lifestyle and your Liver,” a comprehensive booklet designed by our liver unit at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in collaboration with the Newcastle Upon Tyne Freeman Hospital Liver Clinic. This resource aims to empower patients and General Practitioners with insights into Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), offering guidance on current treatments and lifestyle adjustments. Download the booklet to start tracking your treatment and achieving your health goals today. For personalised advice, consult your doctor or healthcare professional.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/ Metabolic Dysfunction- Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Booklet

Useful links

Advanced Fellowship in General and Transplant Hepatology

The department welcomes applications for training in hepatology and liver transplantation. The proposed training is for a period of one to two years. Applicants with two years of gastroenterology training are preferred. If you are interested please contact Assoc. Prof. Ross Mac Nicholas

Contact

tel: (01) 221 4248/4855

Location

Liver Clinic
1st Floor
Ambulatory Day Care Centre
Clinical Services Building
St. Vincent’s University Hospital

Liver Ward and National Liver Transplant Unit
5th Floor
St Brigid’s Ward
Nutley Wing
St. Vincent’s University Hospital

Opening Hours

Mon to Sun: 07.30 – 16.00